Halloween is scary, but in some cases, it can haunt you long after Oct. 31.

The Better Business Bureau serving Wisconsin urges shoppers to check companies before buying those costumes and decorations.

Americans are expected to spend $6.9 billion on Halloween, according to the National Retail Federation.

The BBB says they receive complaints each year about those temporary Halloween retails outlets. They say the complaints include unclear return and exchange policies to damaged products. Some said they’ve attempted to return a product to find the store packed up and gone.